Things to do in Union County for Saturday, March 9

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Things to do in Union County on Saturday, March 9

• Register now at Arts Guild New Jersey for an intensive one-day Art Workshop for Adults: The Art of Pastel with Anne Kullaf on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Arts Guild New Jersey in Rahway. For information and to register go to: agnj.org, email info@agnj.org, or call 732-381-7511.

• Hosted by VFCJ (Vintage Fashion Costume Jewelry), the NJ/METRO chapter club members will assemble for their semi-annual show and mini-convention on Saturday, March 9, at The Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Mohawk Room. Admission to the show is free and open to the public. For information about the event, call Joyce Simmons at 201-213-2146 or simmonsjo@yahoo.com.

• On March 9, the Easter Bunny will visit the United Methodist Church in Union to breakfast with children and their adults alike. Breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the event will close at 11:30 a.m. There will be a pancake breakfast, complete with bacon and sausage choice, coffee, tea, juice and milk and hot chocolate for the kids. Bagels and cream cheese will also be on hand. There will be games, including a contest for a grand prize, an egg hunt, the Easter story and plenty of picture ops with the Easter Bunny (pictures included in cost for breakfast). All proceeds from the breakfast fundraiser are donated to the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. Cost per adult or child, to cover everything, is $10. For large families, discounted group rates will be available. Children under 2 are free. Call 908-687-8077 and leave last name, number of adults and children attending and a telephone number to call in case of cancellation due to weather.

• The Mountainside Elks annual St. Patrick’s Day Party will be held on Saturday, March 9. All are welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m. Enjoy Mountainside’s Famous Corned Beef, Tap beer and soda, Irish Soda Bread, all you can eat, with live entertainment. Reserve with payment in advance; tickets will not be available at the door. Adults: $25 -- Children under 12: $10 -- Kids 4 and under are free. For more information, call 908-232-9667.

• St. Anne’s Church, 325 Second Ave. in Garwood, is sponsoring a clothing drive on the weekends of March 9-10 and 16-17. Drop-off will be at Rectory Garage behind the Church. All clothing (including belts and shoes) must be in plastic tied bags. Aside from clothing, American Clothing will accept toys and fabrics. American Clothing does not destroy the goods. They are sent to countries in need. Thank you for your generosity in advance.

• St. Thomas Parish will host a Flea Market and Craft Sale on Saturday, March 9. Hours open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with vendor access starting at 7:30 a.m. They are held in the parish center located at 1407 St. Georges Ave., Rahway. This handicap accessible center can accommodate up to 55 vendors at each market. Every attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for a drawing of a special gift. The kitchen will be open for both breakfast and lunch. For information, call 908-217-6856.

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